Chapter 75: How Many Trump Cards Does She Really Have?
“Since both sides are ready, Number One versus Number Two, now… begin!”
The Immortal Alliance disciple announced.
As the voice fell, cold energy surged from Cheng Hong Ling’s feet, spreading in all directions, freezing everything in its path.
“This move again? It’s not even the third time. It didn’t work three years ago, and you think it will work now? Do you have no other methods?”
A well-built young man from the opposing side scoffed. He was Zhang Yang, the second ranked Immortal Seed at the time, cultivating fire-attribute True Qi.
“That’s not necessarily true!”
Qi Huang provocatively raised the corner of her mouth. Three years ago, her main body used ordinary water True Qi, but now she was using Profound Ice True Qi, and her cultivation level had also increased by a major realm. Its power was immeasurably stronger.
As Zhang Yang spoke, he nimbly took out a talisman from his embrace and threw it forward. With a “snap,” the talisman shattered, and a surging wave of heat sprayed forward. Judging by the fire True Qi contained within, it had definitely reached the level of a cultivator in the second or third layer of the Huashen Realm.
From the perspective of the cultivators below, the entire arena was divided into two worlds: ice and fire. One side was chilling, and the other was steaming.
“This Fire Gathering Talisman was specially prepared for you. I’ll see if your True Qi is more abundant than my talismans.”
Zhang Yang arrogantly shouted, but the next moment his expression froze. The ice and fire worlds in front of him collided rapidly, and the heat wave released by his “Fire Gathering Talisman” was like a dam under a flood, collapsing at the first touch!
Cheng Hong Ling’s Profound Ice True Qi surged forward like a mountain collapsing or a tsunami, unstoppable. The ground it touched was frozen three feet deep.
“How is this possible?”
Zhang Yang’s face showed astonishment.
“Senior Brother Zhang, you can’t let her freeze the ground. Once she uses that strange body technique, we won’t be able to cope,”
A tall disciple next to him reminded him. He was also one of the people who had participated in besieging Cheng Hong Ling three years ago. His name was Tu Xing, and he was skilled in earth True Qi.
“I don’t believe it!”
Zhang Yang came to his senses, gritted his teeth, and took out “Fire Gathering Talismans” one after another from his embrace, throwing them forward. He shouted in embarrassment, “I don’t believe it!”
“Snap, snap, snap…”
The Fire Gathering Talismans fell to the ground and shattered one after another, like pebbles thrown into the sea, creating visible waves of heat that continuously pressed forward. Unfortunately, they dissipated upon contact with the Profound Ice True Qi, rendering them useless for defense.
“Let me do it!”
Tu Xing roared, and the earth True Qi within his body overflowed madly, quickly forming a layer of earth armor outside his body, making his already tall physique resemble a mountain.
The next moment, Tu Xing charged forward, stomped his right foot on the ground, and leaped up with his heavy body. Then, he descended like a meteor. He channeled power into his right fist, and with a terrifying whistling sound, he slammed it down towards the frozen ground below!
“Crack!”
With a crisp sound, the cultivators looked closely and saw that the ground, sealed by the Profound Ice, remained motionless, while Tu Xing’s wrist was completely deformed, and the layer of stone armor wrapped around it shattered.
“Ah!”
Tu Xing let out a scream. He wanted to check his wrist, but because the ice under his feet was incredibly smooth, he couldn’t even maintain his balance and stumbled to the ground.
“A mere cultivator in the middle stage of the Guiyi Realm, who gave you the courage to break my Profound Ice?”
Cheng Hong Ling questioned coldly. She took a step forward, unleashed her Wave Butterfly body technique, and her figure ghost-like disappeared from her original position.
“Senior Brother Ma, quickly stop her.”
Zhang Yang shouted.
“Don’t worry, no matter how fast she is, she can’t escape my Spiritual Sense.”
Ma Yi said calmly. His Spiritual Sense emerged from his body, quickly locking onto Cheng Hong Ling’s figure, and then continuously enlarged. The Spiritual Sense of the third layer of the Huashen Realm completely crushed towards her.
Clearly, Ma Yi intended to use his superior Spiritual Sense to restrict Cheng Hong Ling’s Wave Butterfly body technique, but his plan was mistaken.
Although Cheng Hong Ling’s cultivation level had only reached the second layer of the Huashen Realm, due to her use of the Tongming Comb since childhood, coupled with her innate talent, her Spiritual Sense had already reached the fifth layer of the Huashen Realm. This was also why she was able to challenge opponents at higher levels repeatedly.
Cheng Hong Ling did not wish to expose her full strength at once, so she also released a Spiritual Sense strength equivalent to the third layer of the Huashen Realm, colliding head-on with Ma Yi’s Spiritual Sense without any fancy moves. The two canceled each other out, and her speed did not decrease at all. She continued to charge forward, casually kicking the groaning Tu Xing off the arena along the way.
“How is this possible? Isn’t your cultivation only at the second layer of the Huashen Realm?”
Ma Yi was extremely shocked.
At this moment, Cheng Hong Ling had already appeared before Ma Yi. The tip of her Blue Scale Sword tore through the air, friction creating a dazzling light, and shot towards his face like a meteor.
Ma Yi did not panic. His Spiritual Sense emerged from his body, and he rapidly soared into the air.
Cheng Hong Ling did not rush to pursue. Her figure danced like a butterfly, appearing and disappearing. Every time she appeared, she would kick a disciple of the HaiZhi Sect off the stage. Given the significant difference in cultivation levels and the debuff from the Profound Ice on the ground, no opponent could counterattack. This was a stark contrast to three years ago.
The disciples of the HuXiao Sect who were kicked off felt extremely aggrieved. In fact, they still had many trump cards they hadn’t used, but unfortunately, the opponent’s speed was too fast, and they were not given any opportunities.
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“Spiritual Sense of the third layer of the Huashen Realm?”
Lin Ran, among the Longchang Sect crowd below, narrowed her eyes slightly.
“Third layer of the Huashen Realm? Wasn’t her cultivation only at the second layer of the Huashen Realm?”
Sect Leader Xiang, standing beside her, asked in surprise.
“Sect Leader Xiang, when cultivators go out, who tells the truth? Didn’t you also claim publicly that your cultivation had reached the second layer of the Huashen Realm?”
Lin Ran retorted.
Xiang Yang’s face immediately became awkward, and he stammered, unable to speak.
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” This yellow-haired girl has hidden her strength!”
Elder Zhou of the HuXiao Sect also had a solemn expression.
“Elder Zhou, no need to worry. It’s only the third layer of the Huashen Realm. With us here, she won’t cause much trouble.”
An external Immortal Seed confidently stated.
“I hope it’s just the third layer of the Huashen Realm!”
Zhou Ming murmured. For some reason, he felt uneasy.
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On the stage, Ma Yi naturally would not stand by and watch Cheng Hong Ling eliminate his teammates. He held his long sword and turned to attack, his speed as fast as lightning under the combined effects of gravity and Spiritual Sense.
Cheng Hong Ling’s expression was calm. Just as he charged in front of her, the killing intent within her body suddenly erupted like a barrage of arrows on a battlefield, quickly engulfing the entire plaza.
The cultivators below felt as if their necks were being held by swords, and their bodies trembled in unison. Even the timid ones collapsed on the ground.
Ma Yi was also greatly alarmed. His Spiritual Sense instantly dissipated, and his body lost control, crashing forward like a kite with a broken string.
A trace of mockery appeared in Cheng Hong Ling’s beautiful eyes. She turned gracefully, and with a flutter of her skirt, she kicked Ma Yi off the stage with a single blow.
“As I said, I will rise from where I fall.”
Cheng Hong Ling sheathed her sword and then stood on the arena, looking down from above.
“How boring, it’s over again!”
Qi Huang complained listlessly. In fact, she had already expected this outcome. With her main body’s innate talent cultivation, ordinary cultivators below the late Huashen Realm were no match for her, akin to throwing an egg against a rock.
The spectators below, however, were different. Even those arrogant geniuses stood up abruptly, their faces showing disbelief.
“Killing intent? How is this possible?”
This was the thought that simultaneously flashed through the minds of several geniuses.
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“Killing intent? How can a cultivator like her possess killing intent?”
“It’s strange? Didn’t the Sixth Princess also use killing intent in the previous round?”
“What do you know? The Sixth Princess’s killing intent originated from her weapon, while this Cheng Hong Ling emanates it from herself. That’s not the same thing.”
“Yes, killing intent and Spiritual Sense are incompatible. Cultivators cannot cultivate both simultaneously. What kind of monstrous genius is this Cheng Hong Ling?”
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The knowledgeable cultivators below also showed shocked expressions.
“Master, how can this Cheng Hong Ling use such intense killing intent? You said that cultivating this along with Spiritual Sense would only lead to mutual damage!”
Steward Cai, standing before the main hall, asked his master in bewilderment.
“This yellow-haired girl makes me unable to see through her more and more.”
Elder Zuo did not answer directly, clearly unaware of this as well.
“Haha, worthy of being the woman this Young Master fancies. Keep it up! Let me see if you have the qualifications to be the young mistress of the Lü family.”
Lü Er was the only one who was not worried but happy. He looked like he had found an interesting toy. Clearly, Cheng Hong Ling’s current displayed strength did not pose a threat to him.
“Fortunately, Lü Er is still here. Otherwise, we might have to discuss changing the rules now.”
Elder Zuo took a deep breath.
“Are you worried that the HuXiao Sect, Donglai Sect, and others won’t be able to stop her? That’s impossible, right?”
Steward Cai subconsciously asked.
“If it were before, I certainly wouldn’t worry, but now… who knows how many trump cards she hasn’t revealed!”
A hint of waver appeared on Elder Zuo’s face.
